http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/RecentBlogs Recent Blog Posts on Tehachapi News en-us http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/caninecreek/30037 Hey Lori, did you locate the owner of the found dog you called me about this morning?  If not, please let me know what the contact numer is to claim him.  I didn't post the listing or notify the rescues because I was waiting to hear back from you.  You can email me at info@caninecreek.com or leave a message at the store.  822-0307.  Thanks.  Susie Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:42:46 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/Joty/30032 For whatever reason, PeacefulMan has taken something that had nothing to do with him, and made it about himself and his valiant efforts at defending poor put upon Pag. And he has made it personal with me. Why I don't know, I have my suspicions that he is the same blogger who had issues with me in a prior blog. He has put words in my mouth. He is in such a hurry to hurl slings and arrows he doesn't take the time to comprehend what actually has been written. What he accuses me of - he himself is guilty of. He has now shown how talented he is with saving, cutting and pasting by putting back comments that I had deleted from his asinine blog. If he's looking to embarrass me, he's got the wrong old lady. I enjoy blogging and debating, whether it is on opposing sides or just something silly. I like and respect most of the bloggers, but the ones such as PeacefulMan (a misnomer if ever I've heard one) try to spoil it for everyone. I apologize to the rest of you for this bullshit...and that's just what it is...and in the immortal words of Mr. T  - "I pity the fool!" Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:21:18 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/Joty/30030 Rain, rain, don't go away! Please please stay for another day - or two - maybe three. I can literally hear the trees and shrubs outside slurping up that H2O from the skies. My favorite smells coming in my open door as I sit here - rain, wet dirt. The smell of rain was so strong last night I was surprised it didn't get here until this afternoon. The cloud cover made it just cool enough to work out in the yard all morning. Then the thunder started, and my dogs dived for cover where ever they could find it. My biggest baby is curled up under the desk at my feet. The sound of rain on the porch roof is so soothing - my favorite lullaby. I hope the rain fell on the other side of the mountain as well where the fire is burning. I know we need lots more than just today's amount to cut down the fire danger, but I am so thankful for what we did get...and as I write this it is still coming in a steady downpour. I hope it will continue at least through tonight. I love to fall asleep to the drumming of rain on my roof. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:06:24 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/carolannara/30027 can anyone please draw me a map of the new walking bike path that runs along red apple road and also goes into town.  thanks Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:11:20 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/poetrandy/30016 An Old Book     I once had an old book on Metaphysics (written before quantum mechanics) when read front to back it was impossible to understand, yet if you read it from back to front, everything could be understood.   The meaning of life came out clearly. Einstein’s theory of relativity was made  simple. Religion was explained. God was identified. Our reason for being was clear.   Every enigma and conundrum of the ages  was answered, every Biblical parable was  explained and every single bit of man’s  philosophical muddles were clarified.   The book was then lost, misplaced or stolen. So that now I know nothing. I’ve looked for it in old and ancient book shops, on the Internet, I’ve even prayed to find it, all to no avail.   poetrandy - July 12, 2008   © 2008 - All Rights Reserved R. H. Roberts     Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:06:35 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/poetrandy/30015 Daffodils On Deer Trail     Daffodils white, yellow, gold, buds,  surround the long black driveway shoots pushing up   green sprouting bluejays announcing woodpeckers busy tiny oregon junkos singing snow's gone it's warmer day and night sun's out more of the day still some morning fog bobcat kittens about coyotes heard gray squirrels howling hopes and cheer here again  on Deer Trail in the spring.   - poetrandy -   Revised July 12, 2008   © 2008 - All Rights Reserved R. H. Roberts Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:04:40 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/Gube2/30011 I here that illegal aliens can now get social security.  Anyone know where I can apply?  Or do I need to steel someones SS number first? Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:45:15 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/storilori/30003      Please Fellow Bloggers, Like most of us, I've been in the dirt this summer. I've acquired broken concrete for a patio, which I've been working on, so, I've been encountering earwigs. OOhhh, how I dislike those things. I got on the Internet to find out why God put them here & maybe I could try to accept them. While doing that , I ran across a comment about " the invisible bugs that live in the dirt & bite." Now when I'm out there, I get sweaty & hot, I start itching, & I could swear something was biting me!!! I never said anything, I pick my battles & I didn't see a future for my invisible bug drama. Now that I read that comment, I KNOW SOME THING'S BITING ME! Is it just my dirt, is it just me, please, tell me ...."Who is Eating Gilbert Grape?" Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:11:42 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/MerryMeet2u/29990 I am normally a lurker. IOW, I read everyone elses' blogs and comments, but never comment myself...but I felt I had to respond to the 'gut feeling' I had regarding Pagwytch = Pagan Witch. Yes, she is Wicca, and she is not following the creed of 'do no harm'. She is harming all of you by not being honest.  I do not think she is a criminal or professional scammer, but she does, as one other blogger stated, sit on a pity pot. She begs on her myspace as well, for money. Her name and address for all to see. She lives in a 2 bedroom 2 bath house. Why does she need something that large if it is just her? How can she afford additional electricity? How does she afford a computer and internet service? She does have a son, but does he live with her? She claims to be clean and sober for 6 years. Judging by her writing - I do have to wonder, however. Her 'disabilites' are Lupus and Fibromyalgia - both treatable and controllable. I know many people with both who do not collect SSI but work full time jobs - one even in a wheelchair, but I digress. Another blogger commented on the fact that in less than three months, she  had asked for help 3 times. I went to read those blogs - they were no longer available. Why did she delete them? Why did she delete the comment about not displaying her address? Did she check out the free water cooler? (That's all I use, humidity or not. Seems as though she would rather have 'new'.) Where is her family? Even if they do not live in Tehachapi, why can't they send money? Why is she begging here and on myspace? I notice she doesn't blog any other time. Most of you seem to be wonderfully goodhearted people. Please, help her if you feel she is legitimate, but ask questions!! Check out her myspace page. Very enlightening. Google Temera 99 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:11:19 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/samheath/29977 When I read To Hell and Back many years ago I thought Audie Murphy had the right slant on religion saying a soldier’s god would understand him. The very brutality of kill or be killed in warfare does not discriminate on the battlefield though an occasional Sergeant York or Audie Murphy may survive and become heroic icons. But it seems to me the people most in need of killing are those that make the wars, and we seek in vain for the Sergeant York or Audie Murphy to slay these beasts in America because such beasts have always been politicians and the wealthy that buy them; and the Devil takes care of his own. Our government being comprised of politicians is a black hole representative of the Prince of Darkness, one that captures all the light of truth and makes it disappear. The Bush administration dedicated selling out and betraying America for the sake of empire and globalization for profit will be known as the most inept and corrupt in our nation’s history, the most infamous example of the black hole of government, but are we about to breach the event horizon where America as a nation will disappear? To watch what is happening in Congress leads me to that conclusion. While Bush and his cronies seem totally oblivious to anything but their own power and wealth those in Congress are no different nor are the members of the Supreme Court. None are held accountable and America is enslaved to a Federal Triune Dictatorship, one that swallows all light of truth and forces ordinary Americans to dwell in an increasingly evil darkness. And virtually all government agencies seem to be more representative of black holes than anything desiring the light of day be shined upon them. God made the light and pronounced it good, separating the day from the night. Every culture has its way of distinguishing their thoughts on the subject of light and darkness. Jesus claimed to come as a light into the world to deliver from the darkness of sin, and it is accepted that some love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. I very well recall the expression “The lights of freedom are going out across Europe” and it seems America is poised on this very brink now. It took the assassination of JFK to cause me to confront the fact my government was lying to me, and on such a massive scale as to be truly mindboggling! Following that realization I began to question many things including our involvement in WWI and WWII, Korea, and eventually Vietnam. Throughout all these conflicts the rich and powerful became richer and more powerful while things became increasingly dangerous for America, and Americans became increasingly the slaves of government. Are the present wars fomented by our government making things better or safer for the average American, or only making the rich and powerful richer and more powerful. On the face of it the refusal to secure our borders is an act of treason by our own government, but none will be held accountable for this act of treason. We realize if illegal aliens were torturing, murdering and raping the families of politicians and judges our borders would be sealed in an instant. But so long as they live their protected and insulated lives of privilege and wealth politicians and judges will not lift a finger to protect ordinary American citizens from the depredations of illegal aliens. And those profiting from the slave labor and drugs from Mexico buy the politicians and judges they need ever as much as the Godfather in the film. The evil in our government is so deep and pervasive when I first saw that obviously fake clip of Iranian missiles it reminded me of that scene where the Carcano carbine was being held aloft and displayed as the weapon that killed JFK. Ridiculous! Being a gunsmith and even owning one of these weapons at the time and knowing its limitations, that no one being an expert in firearms would ever choose such a gun for such a task I knew then someone was lying, but why? And over the years learning how those in government have lied to We the People repeatedly from WWI on I have no confidence whatsoever in our government to tell us the truth about anything. But while the stench of mendacity and corruption in our own government must reach up to heaven other nations are in no better case and some like Mexico and those of Africa and the Middle East even worse so I ask myself why those nearly cartoon like pics of Iranian missiles? Like that Carcano carbine didn’t the Iranians know such a ridiculous thing wouldn’t fool anyone qualified to discern the truth from a fiction? Or as in the case of JFK and possibly 9/11 is the truth so dark and sinister that reason of healthy minds is repulsed by the unclean thing? I strongly believe this to be the case. If the Iranian leadership wants to provoke an attack by Israel it would be understandable they would be doing everything possible to do so; but to what real purpose and why such a clumsy attempt as those missile pictures? But I remind myself that wars are not always provoked and waged for profit, though the most evil will bend their efforts to profit from wars. Emerson’s Concord Hymn and Archduke Franz Ferdinand come to mind as shots heard round the world have altered the course of history. But I remain of the opinion that no matter how dark the deed whether the murder of Lincoln or the Archduke while some are the result of passion there are always those dispassionate and amoral that take advantage to turn a profit, or even the most sinister that will murder those like Kennedy to further their own ends to enslave Americans for profit. The insanity of it all is evidenced by Iran’s mad mullah, but such insanity is mirrored by our own government. The seeming madness of those in Congress presents an image of a stage play in which all the actors are lunatics, each one intent on the destruction of America. In my opinion the Devil has written the script and is in charge of the choreography, and anyone of a sound mind cannot fail to see America being represented on TV as a nation of imbeciles. But the books have been written outlining the decline and fall of America notwithstanding the Bible and the Evil One’s part in the end of the age. Some believe Mother Nature is mad as hell and not going to take it anymore! I have my own front row seat provided by Mother Nature surrounded by the mountains, rocks and trees here in the Kern River Valley. Remember Orphan Annie’s “Leapin’ lizards!” I can actually see the lizards doing this in my yard as they frolic among the rocks and the tiny baby lizards are among nature’s cutest little critters. I’m entertained by the numerous quail and doves along with other feathered friends, the jewels of nature are well represented by butterflies and hummingbirds. And though the fires rage throughout my native state and smoke lingers in the air hereabout while I listen to the constant sound of fire fighting aircraft passing overhead I remain safe. The all too typical oppressive heat of a Kern County summer makes things difficult for me at times, nevertheless I’m grateful to be free from want and have managed to escape not only the fires but the dire poverty inflicted upon so many by the selfish lunatics in our government, so I am well established to take stock of the situation and offer my views of how I see things. I do question why I should be so well favored while so many are suffering, but I have no satisfactory answer. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:03:40 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/countygirl/29975     You can also check out their music at http://www.stephaniebettman.com/ ! Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:46:35 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/caninecreek/29970 There are a number of pet events going on around town today.  FYI in case anyone is interested: STOP is holding a a pet adoption at the Tehachapi Pet Lodge behind the vet hospital on Woodford-Tehachapi from 10am to 1pm.  Dogs will be there, but I'm not sure about cats.  Call 823-4100 for more information. The Tehachapi Humane Society will be holding a shot clinic with Dr. Billingsley at the THS office in Golden Hills from 10am to Noon.  They are located at 21600 Golden Star Avenue.  For more info, call 823-0699. Canine Creek has a shot, nail trimming and microchip clinic from 1:30pm to 3:30pm with Dr. Gantenbein.  We're located at 538 E. Tehachapi Blvd.  For more info, call Canine Creek at 822-0307.  We open at 10am. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:01:35 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/mm/29958  Why aren't Jon Hammond's columns viewable on line any longer?  The last ones posted on line were back in May.  Does anyone know? Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:30:54 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/jen/29952 DOES ANYONE KNOW A NATURAL WAY TO GET RID OF ANTS?  I HAVE TRIED MIXING BORIC ACID IN CAT FOOD AND PUTTING IT IN THE PATHWAYS THE ANTS MAKE, I THINK THEY CAN TASTE IT THOUGH, THEY DON'T SEEM TO LIKE IT MUCH, I MIX IT HALF AND HALF, IS THAT TOO MUCH?  I ALSO HAVE HEARD OF MIXING YEAST WITH HONEY AS WELL.  I HAVE TRIED CINNAMON IN THE DOORWAYS ALSO.  ANY ADVICE?  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:33:29 PDT http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/matokanji/29951 I know it has been a week but, I wanted to say thanks to all of you who came to my food booth during the Hot dog festival. Also, thanks for the kind words. I am a massive work-a-holic and I don't post much and when I do, it is usually on the weekends. It was very nice to meet the few of you that I did. Lori was very nice and it was good to see that her dog took her out for a walk in the park. I got to meet Olivia and Bigdog. Bigdog kept calling me "Matt". I was trying to figure out what he was saying and then I realized that I post as "Matokanji" and he must think it is a play on my name. It is in fact my "family" name. Matokanji in my language (Lakota) is Crowbear. Anyway, Thanks again and I do hope to meet more of you at the next meet and greet (when is it???). Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:26:15 PDT